There was a contingent on FR that was doing a good job scaring me about Yushchenko's victory, with all the allegations that he's a puppet for Soros and the EU, etc.
I feel -much- better after reading this article.
Qwinn
The contingent has been here for years. They've been capitalizing on our frustrations with Clinton and our revulsion at having our troops commanded by the UN and NATO for years. I'd be amused if I hadn't seen so many decent Americans on FR falling for it.
The contingent is about as patriotic as a Nepalese Maoist.
It's a solemn reminder: think for yourself and always mistrust anyone who criticizes America for anything we've done in the name of peace and freedom. You always have to ask if there's some sinister motivation. Usually there is.
Soros? He's dangerous, but even he worked to bring down the Iron curtain. Tossing around the word "Soros" isn't enough, or it shouldn't be. Tailgunner Joe has been uncovering some evidence that the Soros connection is pretty much a red herring.
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I KNOW Ukrainians here.
Those people on FreeRepublic who opposed Yuschencko were either Russians, Russian agents, or people who were themselves mislead by Putins disinformation campaigns.
Many Jewish supporters here also supported Putin and his man, also the socialist minded and some of the supporters of Orthodoxy wanted Putin's man to see that all other ministries (especially Evangelical) and religions were outlawed again.
An interesting but normal coalition of pro-former-commies over whatever else could be. Not everyone values freedom for others than themselves.